San Luis Potosí officials propose enhanced mental health and suicide prevention

Legislators in San Luis Potosí have proposed measures to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health services across the state's 59 municipalities and within the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP).

Deputy María Aranzazu Puente Bustindui presented two points of agreement aimed at urging municipal governments to implement urgent prevention programs and awareness campaigns. The proposal emphasizes the need for better coordination between local governments, health authorities, and the Systems for Integral Family Development (DIF) to assist vulnerable populations, particularly children and adolescents.

The initiative also targets the UASLP, calling for expanded mental health support and information dissemination for students, faculty, and staff. This follows recent concerns regarding student well-being and safety on campus. UASLP Rector Alejandro Javier Zermeño Guerra stated that the university has maintained long-standing surveillance and mental health protocols, noting that the institution intervenes when detecting issues such as substance abuse or related behaviors.